N-nitrosamine (TRGS 552)

Abstract

TRGS 552 in Germany regulates certain N-nitrosamine compounds in rubber articles.N-nitrosamines are carcinogenic substances produced by reaction between nitrogen oxides and amines.Amines for the rubber industry has been used as a raw material such as rubber accelerator, is essential for rubber materials.N-nitrosamines are not regulated in Japan, but the contents of TRGS 552 will be helpful to the rubber industry.